Ep 9. Proof of Oneself

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations season 1 episode 9 titled Proof of Oneself follows Boruto embracing his role as a ninja and training hard to impress his father, Naruto, the Seventh Hokage of Konohagakure. Boruto is determined to prove to Naruto his abilities as a ninja by completing a mission assigned to him and his classmates Sumire and Wasabi.

The episode begins with Boruto, Sumire, and Wasabi assigned a mission to destroy a rogue ninja beast that has been causing destruction outside of the village. Despite the danger, Boruto is excited about the mission, as it gives him a chance to prove to Naruto his ninja abilities.

With the help of his classmates, Boruto quickly locates the rogue beast. However, during the fight, Boruto quickly realizes that he cannot handle the beast alone. He is forced to rely on his classmates to complete the mission, much to his initial disappointment.

Realizing that his initial attitude was incorrect, and that reliance on each other is a necessity, Boruto begins to work together with his classmates as a team. Using their diverse skills, they are able to defeat the rogue beast and successfully complete the mission.

However, the team's success is short-lived as they soon find themselves up against a new enemy- a masked-man who seems to be controlling the rogue beasts. With one rogue beast already defeated, the team must use their new team-working abilities to stop the masked-man and his destructive plans.

The team devises a plan to capture the masked man, but things quickly take a turn for the worse. In a critical moment, Boruto finds himself alone facing an impending danger. Faced with a difficult decision, Boruto must rely on his new-found abilities and prove to himself and his teammates that he is capable of handling the challenges that come with being a ninja.

Overall, this episode showcases the growth and development of Boruto as a ninja. It highlights the importance of teamwork and the challenges faced by those who are trained to be ninja. The episode concludes with an exciting cliffhanger that sets the stage for the upcoming episode and the possible emergence of new enemies.